Average Secondary education teaching professionals Salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compares
In practical terms, a secondary education teaching professionals in the Wales earned a median of £48,006 during 2025, which works out to 8.5% above the UK-wide median of £44,246. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £48,006 has an effective purchasing power closer to £53,340. The all-jobs average in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is £30,055. By comparison, secondary education teaching professionalss earn 59.7% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £48,006 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,340 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Secondary education teaching professionals salary in areas near Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
Salary data is by ONS region. Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is in the Wales region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average secondary education teaching professionals salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot?
The median secondary education teaching professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot) is £48,006 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does secondary education teaching professionals pay in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compare to the UK average?
Secondary education teaching professionals in the Wales earn 8.5% above the national median of £44,246. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is secondary education teaching professionals a well-paid job in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is £30,055. Secondary education teaching professionals in the Wales earn £48,006, which is 59.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for secondary education teaching professionalss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.